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Last week’s trading closed in favour of global stocks and the US dollar at the expense of gold, amid data-based support to the idea that it is possible for the Fed to achieve the “soft landing” scenario, which was evident through US economic data that the economic calendar carried to …

On Monday, the dollar attempted to maintain its gains amid anticipated central bank decisions in Japan and Europe, as well as shifting market expectations about potential US interest rate cuts. Trading remained relatively calm, except for the yen, which moved away from a one-month low on Friday, rising to 147.74 …

The dollar is on track for its second consecutive weekly gain, driven by indications of the robustness of the US economy. The cautionary stance of central bank officials regarding an immediate interest rate cut has tempered traders’ expectations for a swift and substantial reduction. Both the Australian dollar and New …

The dollar maintained its position near a one-month high against major currencies on Thursday, supported by robust US retail sales data that reinforced expectations of a more measured approach to interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The dollar index, gauging the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, …

The dollar index remained at its highest level in a month against a basket of currencies on Wednesday, as remarks from Christopher Waller, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, tempered expectations of an interest rate cut in March. Waller stated on Tuesday that, while the United States …

The DXY Index surged around 103.40, marking the highest level the US Dollar has been since mid-December. This was mostly caused by US traders coming back from vacation, which was further supported by a gradual increase in yields. Markets are pricing in another rate decrease in May as part of …

In the early Asian session on Friday, the price of gold rises from the weekly low of $2,013 to $2,030. The chance that the Fed would not start lowering interest rates as soon as anticipated, however, might restrict the upside of the yellow metal and put some selling pressure on …

The US Dollar is trading in the green on Tuesday’s European morning, posting gains against most G20 currencies. However, the dollar was easing a touch as a firm risk-on tone returned on Monday in US equity markets. Earlier on Tuesday, Asian stocks took over the mood on Tuesday, with the …

On the first trading day of the new year, the dollar saw an increase in value as investors turned their attention to upcoming economic data that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s future moves. Bitcoin also experienced a rise, exceeding $45,000 for the first time since April 2022. In …

A few days ahead of the end of the 2023 trading year, the USD/JPY pair was back in the 141.00 level. Following the holidays, the US dollar had a thin week, ending the trading year on Friday with a 0.3% decline versus the Japanese yen.There was an annual loss of …